Re: Super Derby (617 Views)
Posted by:
TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: September 23, 2003 03:27PM
As I have said, I don't buy the logic of the pace one horse runs at affecting the final time of a different horse running at a slower pace, and I certainly don't think horses would put in the same performance every time if they ran the same fractions. In terms of helping a horse WIN (as opposed to earn a better figure) a fast pace helps closers because it strings out the field, helping closers avoid major ground loss ("looping the field"), which could result in a 2-3 length difference at the wire. But remember, ground loss is factored into the figure, so the TG number will be the same either way.
It would be more constructive if these discussions took place before the fact-- if a situation comes up where pace considerations lead you to conclusions contrary to those expressed in ROTW or elsewhere here, speak up, guys. Red- boarding "this was caused by this not that" has limited productivity.
TGJB